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Dear Obama: Why Is It Okay to Profile Blacks, Latinos and Muslims, But Not the Tea Party and the AP?

Dear Obama: Why Is It Okay to Profile Blacks, Latinos and Muslims, But Not the Tea Party and the AP?   Depending on your political persuasion you may believe the Obama Administration is currently embroiled in Constitutional scandals threatening its vitality, if not its viability, or instead is merely being obstructed by three tempests in [...]

Eyes on Nigeria: Interesting Facts to Know

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Eyes on Nigeria: Interesting Facts to Know

As Nigeria celebrates its 52nd Anniversary, here are some interesting facts to know: Nigeria is about two and a half times the size of California. Nigeria has more than 250 ethnic groups that speak over 500 different languages.  The three largest and most influential ethnic groups in Nigeria are the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Even [...]

Nigeria Celebrates 52nd Independence Anniversary

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Nigeria Celebrates 52nd Independence Anniversary

Today, Africa’s most populous country, Nigeria, celebrates 52 years of independence from Great Britain.  Nigerians from Los Angeles to London to Lagos will be celebrating with parades, parties, carnivals, fashion shows and other cultural events to express their pride and love for their country. Nigeria is the seventh most populous country in the world with [...]

Tennessee State University Celebrates 100th Anniversary

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Tennessee State University Celebrates 100th Anniversary

This week’s homecoming celebration at Tennessee State University also marks its 100th anniversary.  The centennial homecoming celebration begins on Sunday, September 23rd and will feature a week full of traditional and special occasion activities for students, alumni and the community. For years, TSU homecomings have wowed crowds with step shows, pep rallies, parades, pre-game festivities, [...]

HBCU Homecomings 2012

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HBCU Homecomings 2012

Homecoming is one of the cornerstones of the HBCU experience.  From Cheyney University in Cheyney, Pennsylvania to Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas, current students and alumnae will be celebrating with their communities.   A number of HBCUs will be marking this year’s occasion with special anniversary celebrations: Cheyney University (PA), Tennessee State University (TN), Central [...]

Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Celebrates National Founders Day

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Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. Celebrates National Founders Day

Members of Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc are commemorating their 49th anniversary today with a variety of networking and other social activities worldwide. Iota Phi Theta is the youngest of the “Divine Nine,” nine historically African-American fraternities and sororities who form the National Pan-Hellenic Council or NPHC. Iota Phi Theta fraternity was founded on September 19, [...]

Brazil Celebrates 190 Years of Independence

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Brazil Celebrates 190 Years of Independence

Today, South America’s most influential country, Brazil, celebrates 190 years of independence from Portugal in a national celebration commonly called “Sete de Setembro” (7th of September). Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world-both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people.  It is also the largest in South America, occupying [...]